---
id: 655b2d250741166530dd6e43
title: Tarefa 87
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-87
---

<!-- (Audio) Brian: So many activities! I don't think I could keep up that pace... -->

# --description--

`Keep up the pace` means to maintain the same level of activity or progress as someone else or as per a set standard. It's often used to talk about matching speed or staying on par with others. Por exemplo:

`It's hard to keep up the pace with the advanced runners in the group.`

# --question--

## --text--

What does Brian mean in his sentence?

## --answers--

He believes he can do more activities than Maria

### --feedback--

`Keep up the pace` suggests maintaining a level, not surpassing it.

---

He's confident about matching Maria's busy lifestyle

### --feedback--

Brian actually expresses doubt about his ability to maintain the same level of activity as Maria.

---

He doubts his ability to match Maria's level of activity

---

He prefers a slower, more relaxed pace than Maria

### --feedback--

While this is true, the key meaning is about his doubt in matching Maria's pace of activities.

## --video-solution--

3

# --scene--

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